FPA has been awarded "Australia Firm of the Year - Patent Prosecution" by Managing IP for 2024
FPA is delighted to receive this recognition, building on our previous successes in 2021 and 2019
Every idea has the
potential to change
the future
At FPA, we focus on two areas of intellectual property – patents and designs. We are the only Intellectual Property firm in Australia with this degree of specialisation.
FPA’s clients truly value the deep expertise that our attorneys are known for. We use our expertise to bring insights, solve problems and co-create custom solutions.
Latest Insights & Firm News — 17 December 2024
FPA Patent Attorneys’ leadership team grows by two
FPA is delighted to announce the promotion of Elyse Schinella and Robbie Boukarroum to Associate Principals effective 1 January 2025.
Latest Insights & Firm News — 15 November 2024
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has a new pilot program waiving extension fees. Can this be attributable to recent examination delays at IPOS?
On 19 August 2024, IPOS announced a pilot program through which applicants can seek an extension of 18 months to request search and/or examination or PPH without incurring any official extension fees. These fees were USD170/month, so this is a substantial saving for applicants.
Latest Insights & Firm News — 12 November 2024
Client spotlight: Congratulations to Flame Security International on winning the Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia award
FPA congratulates its client, Flame Security International (FSI), on winning the Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia (KCA) award for the Best Industry-Research Collaboration with the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Latest Insights & Firm News — 17 October 2024
Forging a greener future: Patenting trends in sustainable steel manufacture
Global steel production has reached close to 2 billion tonnes per year, with China accounting for more than 50% of this total. Steel production is a significant source of emissions, responsible for about 7-9% of global carbon dioxide emissions. This article highlights a number of technical solutions for reducing the level of carbon dioxide emissions during steel production and examines international patent application trends over the last 20 years.
Our Services
We'll protect your idea
like it was our own
Whilst FPA are registered to practice in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, we also have extensive experience in the Southeast Asian (SEA) patent market where we provide superior outcomes for clients when navigating this burgeoning and increasingly important region.
A major focus for FPA has been to use our skills and experience to substantially improve the efficiency and outcomes of patent prosecution in this part of the world.
What else we do
We do more than just prosecute.
FPA has cultivated deep relationships with incubators and investors, such that we are often the first port of call as part of the due diligence process when they are looking to invest in a new start-up.
Our attorneys are also heavily involved in contentious matters, whether these are directly between parties, at the patent office or providing assistance to lawyers before the Courts.
We have experts in Plant Breeder’s Rights and Plant Patents. We also provide global renewals management services.
Report
Deep expertise through thought leadership:
Clean technology: Why it is a good idea to file patents in Australia
Awards & Recognitions
FPA Patent Attorneys Firm of the Year Patent Prosecution
News & Insights
Distinguished, insightful and focused
Read the latest articles by our Patent Attorneys on recent developments
in patent law and practice.
About us
More than a patent attorney
Whether it’s the creation, management, enforcement or commercialisation of your intellectual property rights, our purpose is to efficiently deliver an individualised client service offering to exceed expectations.
FPA comprises a large, energetic, experienced and diverse team of patent attorneys qualified in a range of science and engineering disciplines.
Further, our patent attorneys generally have industry or postdoctoral experience in their respective fields of expertise and an interest in continuing education in these fields, which means that they are well placed to understand innovative technical concepts and to translate them into IP specifications.
FPA is an independent, top-tier, Australian based, private incorporated registered attorney firm and a member of the QANTM Group. For more information on the QANTM Group and members of the Group, please visit Ownership Structure or QANTM IP.
Awards & recognition
Firm of the Year:
Australian Patent Prosecution, Managing IP
2019, 2021 and 2024
Tier 1 Firm:
Patent Prosecution, Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Handbook
2017 - 2024
Highly Recommended:
IAM Patent 1000
2016 - 2024
Contact us
We look forward to hearing from you
To assist you further, be it in the services or expertise we provide, career offerings or an administrative task, please contact your closest office.
Whilst our attorneys are primarily located in Melbourne, Sydney and Singapore, they are available for video conference calls and are regularly travelling interstate and overseas.
FPA office locations
Melbourne
Level 19, South Tower
80 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
FPA mail delivery
Please send all Australia mail to:
Level 19, South Tower
80 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Please send all Singapore mail to:
21 Merchant Road
#04-01
Singapore 058267